Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?1.They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.2.The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment.3.They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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1. 2015 · Q11 · General Studies · 2 marks

   What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground water can occur. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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2. 2022 · Q100 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

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3. 2019 · Q35 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

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4. 2019 · Q43 · General Studies · 2 marks

   In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen- enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements: 1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions

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5. 2016 · Q86 · General Studies · 2 marks

   In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon monoxide 3. Nitrogen dioxide 4. Sulfur dioxide 5. Methane Select the correct answer using the code given below

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